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Note: Since space is limited, and there may be a class time that is unavailable to fit your schedule, you may send an appointment request to info@studioanya.com or call the studio during office hours.
Class Descriptions
Semi Private Pilates Circuit Classes
–55 minutes, 3 students max
1. Reformer
The gliding carriage design of the Pilates Reformer creates a fluid and dynamic experience, providing tactile feedback and creating a frame for movement. When we find the connections we can make the changes – -and the magic begins!
2. Wunda Chair
The Wunda Chair engenders spatial awareness to enhance postural alignment and left/right symmetry. The spring-loaded pedals, vertical handles and padded seat provide access to a vast range of core experiences that test our balance and strength. A practical training environment for functional strength!
3. Support Wall
The Support Wall functions like Thai bodywork—helping to position and hold us in various stretches so that tension melts away and the real toning can take form. Three different balance-bar heights per workstation act as a fixed foundation to support our exploration in movement and increase our range of motion. Getting in shapes — feels so good!
*4. Ballet Barre (additional station for rotation on the circuit)
Group Classes
Anya Signature Classes
Anya
Our signature progressive and vibrant vinyasa-style yoga practice with a focus on highlighted features we call “marker points” or areas of interest. Each asana holds a map (or mindful action plan) for alignment and awareness. Anya class offers a clear window into the AUM curriculum by linking anatomical assessments in a systematic practice of invigorating postures. Beginning at the hands, followed by the feet, legs, hips, etc., Anya seamlessly calls attention to the many aspects at work and play within any given shape. In paying attention to the individual marker points, we are able to observe the dialogue in our bodies of how these parts relate to one another, recognizing the law of magnetism at play in ourselves.
– 75 min “Most like a Vinyasa Yoga class”
Core
Pilates Mat meets Anya Philosophy creating a contemporary lens on balance and resilience. This innovative class features mind+body exercises from the AUM curriculum that focus on centering techniques, highlighting the way to postural stability in a step-by-step sequence.
–60 min “Most like Tai Chi meets a Functional Fitness class”
Flow
A seamless succession of movement, rhythm and grace, inspiring a quiet but invigorating transformation. Flow is a standing routine, done without a mat and without shoes. Music is a compilation of kirtan chants and top 40 hits that inspire synchronized breathing. Over 50 exercises ranging from classically inspired ballet footwork, to modern dance warm-ups, to traditional asana, to fusion-based moves drawing from qi gong and Thai bodywork. Whether you are a professional dancer or have two left feet, Flow class allows you to feel a spirit of grace—even as your thighs, butt and abs are screaming for mercy!
–60 min “Most like Tai Chi meets Contemporary Dance”
Lila
(pronounced “leela”) Inspired by a Hindu concept meaning sacred “pastime,” “sport” or “play.” “Let’s Inspire Learning Anya” integrates Mods and Flow in one powerful core integration that leaves you feeling like both a Swami and a Rockstar!
–60 min “Most like a low impact cardio workout (done on the floor & standing)”
Mods
60 exercises in 60 minutes, a dynamic meditation-style boot camp! An intense and vigorous succession of “blueprinting” exercises geared to challenge and shape the connection between mind and body. Done on a mat, set to Reiki chants—Mods inspires immediate and radical results. Tune in to tone up!
–60 min “Most like Pilates Mat Class”
Non-Signature Anya Classes:
Ballet Barre
This class focuses on traditional standing ballet barre techniques without the pressure or time constraints of a full ballet class. Suitable for the true beginner as well as the more advanced student, and is great if you’ve never taken a ballet class before, would like to come back to ballet after a break, or just need a quick barre class before rehearsal. This class is comprised of simple exercises focused on building grace, and poise. Barre exercises are repeated in a slow manner to gradually increase strength and teach correct body placement. Repetition of class weekly over time will assist in creating a lean, properly aligned and flexible ballerina body! Beginner to advanced dancers welcomed.
-60 min
Budokon
Building upon the postures of Ashtanga yoga, and movements from mixed martial arts such as capoeria and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Budokon is a dynamic and physical practice designed to align body and mind. Transforming thought through movement and healing the whole self through a focus on anatomical alignment, Budokon cultivates control, power, precision and grace. This class is designed to flow and challenge all levels of practitioners. It is recommended, though not necessary, to take Budokon Basics class to gain an understanding of the movements in the practice.
-75 min
Budokon Basics
Budokon Basics introduces students to the movements and philosophy of this practice that seamlessly integrates ashtanga yoga and mixed martial arts into one dynamic and physical art-form. Learn to find the strength in grace while focusing on proper alignment and gaining a thorough understanding of the asana. Perfect for students new to Budokon who desire to begin their practice with a strong foundation in alignment and for current practitioners interested in focusing on and honing the details of their movement.
-60 min
Meditation
Meditation is a journey of self-discovery. By making the mind calm and quiet, we can go deep within and discover who we really are. By doing so, we find lasting peace and happiness and learn how to effectively solve our “life-issues” and realize our highest aspirations. Through observing and practicing different yogic techniques, this class will explore how to diminish feelings of stress and anxiety and design our own paths toward well-being and mind/body harmony. This is a free class Mon, Wed and Fri 8am.
-45 min
Yoga
Based from a 5, 000 year old healing system that addresses 72,000 points (nadis) woven within the Mind, Body and Spirit – Yoga is an omniscient art and science of the soul. Sound a little overwhelming! No worries. At Studio Anya– we distill and translate the complexities of Yoga to make sense to the modern day Urbanite. From tight hips to hamstrings to the Winter Blues — we’ll help you get a clue with all kinds of tips on flexibility, breathing and strengthening cues. Our Vinyasa classes illuminate flow — inhale high & exhale low– sun salutations link asana to asana, as above as below… Be ready to move, stretch, deepen, center, relax and relinquish the quick quick– as we honor an inner slow — we are learning to let go.
– 75 min
